Herbs For High Blood Pressure

In Addition To Other Methods,
Herbs Can also Be Used To
Effectively Lower Blood Pressure

Being that High Blood Pressure is usually caused by artery constriction, it only makes sense to employ the use of natural dietary supplements that are heart and blood vessel friendly. There are many Herbs available for High Blood Pressure and the condition responds very favorably to them, however the condition can return if a heart healthy diet is not maintained.

The healing benefits of Herbs have been well known for milleniums. Literally every culture, both ancient and modern, have used Herbs to heal practically every illness. The predecessor of the Pharmacist, the Apothecary, was responsible for the study of and application of herbs as medicine. Many of our modern medicines have their origins in the herbal remedies developed by the Apothecaries. Even today, doctors in many countries still prescribe herbs that can be purchased at a store.

Although herbs are natural, they still need to be used with care. Many herbs can have a negative reaction when mixed with certain medicines. They can also affect different people in different ways and should be used in small amounts at first. You should always consult your physician before attempting to treat your condition yourself with these remedies.

Good Herbs To Lower Blood Pressure

 Cayenne Pepper - The health benefits of Cayenne Pepper are almost too long to list here. This wonderful herb has has been attributed to everything from preventing cancer, to easing digestive problems, treating frostbite, to arthitic pain. But its most notable benefit with concern to our subject matter here, is to the cardiovascular system and the arteries. It cleans the arteries and veins and helps to lower Blood Pressure by ridding the body of bad LDL Cholesteral. Read More

Celery - An ingredient in Celery called phtalides, has been found to affect the muscles around the arteries, relaxing them. This dialates the arteries causing the blood to flow more naturally. Read More

Hawthorn - This little known herb should be at the top of your "A" List as a weapon in your battle with High Blood Pressure. It can dialate the blood vessels, lower your cholesteral, and rejuvinate the heart muscles. Read More

Parsley - Known mostly as a garnish for certain food dishes, Parsley deseves a more prominant place in our vocabulary. The leaves are used in cooking, but the real medicinal benefits come from the roots, stems, and berries. It has been known for treatment of tumor cells, gas and bloating, organ function, obesity, and yes, High Blood Pressure.
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Valerian - Valerian is natures own sedative. It relaxes the nerves and muscles which makes it useful in treating anxiety and stress, which are major factors in High Blood Pressure. It also improves circulation, IBS, cramps, congestion, and fatigue among other things. Read More

Suma Ginseng  - Another little known wonder herb, Suma is a powerful immune system booster which can be effective in preventing cancer and strengthening the body against the HIV AIDS virus. It is also very good for the liver and the circulatory system and High Blood Pressure. Read More

FlaxSeed - Flaxseed and its oil are just a good healthy choice regardless of your condition. If you are perfectly healthy already, this will make you even more healthy. This little silver bullet is an antioxidant loaded with alpha-linolenic acid, which is an Omega 3 fatty acid and has been found to be highly beneficial to the heart. Read More

This is just a few of the most important beneficial Herbs To Lower High Blood Pressure. You can undoubtably find more if you search.

Bad Herbs For High Blood Pressure

While there are many beneficial Herbs For High Blood Pressure treatment, there are some you want to avoid. "Recently, a listing of herbs that "provoke hypertension" was compiled for a symposium in Seattle sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians (Clark, 2003)."

Some of the most common herbs that most negatively affect High Blood Pressure are; Effedra (Ma Huang), Licorice, Ginseng, St. Johns Wart, and Cola alkaloids. (Note that Parsley is included in this list, but as the author, Dr. Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Traditional Medicine, Portland, Oregon, has noted, it appears to have been added incorrectly " as parsley is attributed a hypotensive action by most sources." In his book "Nutritional Healing," Dr. James Balch has documented the Parsley Health benefits which include its uses to treat High Blood Pressure, and many other studies have confirmed Parsley's positive effects on the heart and circulatory system.

Debateable and Questionable Herbs

There is some debate about whether some herbs are good or bad for High Blood Pressure. For instance, there are some sources that say Rosemary is good while others say it is not. This indicates that there is no clinical evidence and you should exercise caution and consult your physician. It is better to take no action than to proceed with a home remedy that is questionable. On this site, we will only recommend those herbal remedies which have a proven clinical record of effectiveness.

But even if an herb has a good track record, consult your doctor when considering the use of herbs as alternative medecine. Although highly beneficial if used correctly, some herbs can react negatively with certain medications or medical conditions. Many people are shy about telling their physician that they are using herbal medicine, but don't hold anything back from your doctor. He will know best what is right for you.

We hope you can use this High Blood Pressure Diet information to improve your health. Diet, nutrition, and herbal supplements are all things we can do immediately to begin improving our condition. Once we have put those plans into action, we can begin tackling some of the tougher jobs like learning how to overcome stress which adds fuel to the fire of Hypertension.

“Wisdom is to the soul what health is to the body.”  De Saint Real

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